Coming in with the quickest final 400m times of the morning were Ciaron Maher and David Eustace pair Global Exchange and Night's Watch.

They clocked 23.27 for their final 400m, while Second Bullet - working solo - came home in 23.39s for his final two furlongs, with his 1200m piece of work clocked at 1:21.78 for Flemington trainer O'Brien.

Aeecee Tong De and Master Ash also broke 24s for their final 400m, coming home in 23.71s for Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott. Aeecee Tong De is down for a Benchmark 70 handicap (1600m) for fillies and mares on Friday night.